Menton, South of France:
Menton is one of the most beautiful towns on the Côte d'Azur with several beaches, two Ports and a charming 'Old Town' area. The streets are lined with Lemon, Orange and Palm trees and the Parks and Garden areas are splendid. The old town of Menton is full of charm with winding shady streets and footpaths. The old food market in Menton has a fabulous atmosphere and offers an enormous selection of all the delicacies from the Region. There are terrace cafes next to the old fountains with bars and restaurants on the beaches, so there is choice for everyone. Menton is renowned for its micro-climate, its beautiful Public Gardens, and the location benefits from an extra protection through the immediate mountain range, blocking cold 'Mistral' winds and long rainy periods. The Villa is only 6 minutes from the Italian border so it ideal for shopping or dinning in Italy.
Villa:
The Villa is approximately 4/5 minutes (by car) from the Beaches, as well as the town and gardens of Menton. The surrounding areas,
offer many differing cultural events such as art museums, galleries and concerts. Within 5 minutes drive, you are on the Italian Riviera with access to restaurants in Ventimiglia, Bordighera, and San Remo including the shops and markets. The local Supermarket and Bakery is situated in the Port of Garavan. The Villa is approximately 35-40 minutes drive to Nice and 15-20 minutes drive to Monaco, depending on the time of year and the traffic. Activities: most water sports are available (Diving, Sailing, Water-skiing, Windsurfing, ULM, Hand-Gliding, Gardens, Museums (Traditional and Modern Art), Shopping. Summer music festivals in town as well as in all surrounding communes.